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NY A10631
Bill
Status
Introduced
7/6/2022
Primary Sponsor
Chantel Jackson
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AI Summary
- Creates the New York State Violence in Mass Media Research Program within the Firearm Violence Research Institute to study effects of media reporting on violent crime
- Program purposes include advising government officials on how violent crime reporting may glorify crimes and encourage copycat violence, researching media reporting effects, and identifying research gaps and coordination needs
- Authorizes research on mass media coverage practices, consequences of irresponsible reporting, prevention and treatment of mass public violence, and effects of media reporting on racial profiling and jury outcomes
- Funds the program through the existing Firearm Violence Research Fund via legislative appropriation
- Takes effect 90 days after enactment, with immediate authorization for the Commissioner of Education to adopt necessary rules and regulations
Legislative Description
Establishes the New York state violence in mass media research program to study the effects of mass media reporting on violent crimes.
Last Action
referred to higher education
7/6/2022
Committee Referrals
Higher Education7/6/2022
Full Bill Text
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